World League

Troopers Arena
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Codrin Şelaru made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Codrin Şelaru in the 4th minute of play forced Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's goalkeeper Xose Valtierra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 8 minutes into the match, Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's goalkeeper Xose Valtierra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wilfredo León. In the 9th match minute, Caldo de Gallina Ranchero was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Veto Lampez to maneuver through the defense. Xose Valtierra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Codrin Şelaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Caldo de Gallina Ranchero were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after White Star Troopers's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dacian Papadima took the corner. Dacian Papadima made a great header on Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's corner, it was just that White Star Troopers's Zbigniew Laba managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 18th minute, Dacian Papadima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Szymon Labus came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the White Star Troopers fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Szymon Labus couldn't finish the play. 22 minutes into the match, Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's goalkeeper Xose Valtierra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Codrin Şelaru. A hard shot 25 in the game by Codrin Şelaru from a close distance when the talented Xose Valtierra managed to make a qualified save. Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's players were relieved. A hard shot 25 in the game by Codrin Şelaru from a close distance when the talented Xose Valtierra managed to make a qualified save. Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's players were relieved. Xose Valtierra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilfredo León, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's attentive Xavi Hernanes managed to snatch the ball when Damiano Berardini made a throw-in in the 32nd minute of the game. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind White Star Troopers's goalkeeper Zbigniew Laba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Xose Valtierra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wilfredo León in the 36th minute. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind White Star Troopers's goalkeeper Zbigniew Laba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the game, Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's Gilson Damião nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zbigniew Laba made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Gilson Damião made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to White Star Troopers getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Sancho Andres hit a great ball. Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's Xose Valtierra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Szymon Labus in the 60th minute of play. White Star Troopers were awarded a corner in the 61th minute after Caldo de Gallina Ranchero's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Szymon Labus took the corner. Xose Valtierra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilfredo León in the 65th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gilson Damião in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zbigniew Laba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zbigniew Laba was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zamora Ziarza showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 73 minute of play. Zbigniew Laba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilson Damião in the 77th minute of play. Wilfredo León kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Xose Valtierra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Codrin Şelaru in the 85th minute of play. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind White Star Troopers's goalkeeper Zbigniew Laba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 88th minute Gilson Damião shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zbigniew Laba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 88 played minutes White Star Troopers got a freekick which was hit by Auguste Marquez. After a defensive mix-up in White Star Troopers's zone, Dacian Papadima stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zbigniew Laba came out of the goal and Dacian Papadima tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.